Psychiatrist (Forensic Psychiatry Program)

Position Details

Job Number

JR00990

Department

MD Remuneration Expenses

Job Type

Physician, Full time

Work Environment

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions

Hourly Rate (Min / Max)

Schedule

Work Days

Monday to Sunday

Time of Day

Days

Shift

Rotating

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Application Dates

Opening Date

2026-06-25

Closing Date

Department of Mental Health

Forensic Psychiatry Program

St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton

As a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and in our community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs. Our threefold mission is to provide dynamic research, revolutionary methods in health sciences education, and the highest standard of clinical care in a spirit of compassion, innovation and commitment.

SJHH is a member of the St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and is affiliated with McMaster University and Mohawk College.

SJHH has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The Hospital is particularly well known for excellence in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and women’s and infants’ care.

St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking interested psychiatrists to work in our Forensic Program. The successful candidate would provide Forensic Early Intervention Service (FEIS) and support at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre and in the community. The successful candidate would also be actively involved in conducting forensic assessments, would be responsible for the care of some patients on our inpatient units, and would manage a patient caseload within our outpatient clinics, specialty units, and select forensic clinics as opportunities arise.

At this time, we are seeking interested psychiatrists who could provide 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) service and support to join our Forensic Program. In this position, you will:

• Provide consultation services to the FEIS; and
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing and allied health staff.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences.
Conduct forensic assessments and manage a caseload of inpatients and outpatients.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Ontario CPSO license and be a trained forensic psychiatrist with subspecialty qualification and FRCPC or equivalent. There will be an expectation that the physician will be eligible for a faculty position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, and that they will have an interest and aptitude for teaching and/or clinical research.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application letter and current curriculum vitae to Dr. Kola Kolawole, (Head of Service, Forensic Psychiatry Program, SJHH), at ***email_hidden*** , and Dr. Maxine Lewis, (Chief of Mental Health and Addictions, SJHH), at View email address on ca.workus.org .

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.